PA Virtual is a top-notch online school in Millcreek, PA. Our K-12 online public school offers an education (*tuition-free) to your child that is based at home and customized to their specific needs. We want nothing more than for your son or daughter to succeed and grow using our online public learning. To do this, we partner up with our students' families so that we can meet the individual needs for each child. We equip students with a high-quality education and socialization opportunities, giving them all the tools they need to develop their character and become productive members of society with our unique and award-winning program.
*As a public school, PA Virtual is funded by Pennsylvania Taxpayer dollars.
Our certified teachers design interactive assignments for our students, such as art projects, science labs, and workbook pages. Our staff understands the common concern of virtual learning, which is limiting screen time for your child. To effectively address this concern, our system ensures that our students have plenty of breaks throughout their school day so they can take a break from their screens.
Our mission with all of our students is to make your child a lifelong learner, whether or not that includes college or university after high school or not. All of our students must complete a graduation project that involves real-world experience. Our online school in Millcreek is designed and structured for the purpose of preparing your child for life after they graduate. Essentially, we are preparing your child for success in the long-term, not just short-term. If you would like to learn more information about our well-rounded cyber school in Millcreek, contact us here.
Our teachers and staff members at our Millcreek online school take pride in partnering with our students' families to provide the most customized, engaging curriculum possible. We take a nonconventional approach to public online learning, focusing on making each student and family succeed individually. Our job is to make sure that your child has everything they need, whether it be a guidance counselor or technical support. We give each student a laptop that is pre-installed with all of the needed software for our K-12 curriculum.
PA Virtual offers a wide variety of clubs and activities as well as school-wide service-learning opportunities in the local community. Some of our partners include the Ugly Quilt Project, Toys for Tots, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients Drive. Despite the common misconception that all online public learning is isolating for students, that is not the case here at PA Virtual. All of our students and their families can take part in these social events, regardless of their home address. Visit our Events Calendar for more information.
Flexibility
We deliver instruction via synchronous and asynchronous classes. Students have the option to attend live classes (synchronous) or work in a self-directed environment supervised by a dedicated teacher (asynchronous).
A Safe Learning Environment
Our students attend class from the comfort and convenience of their own home, at no cost to the parent. This allows convenience and saves everyone in the family time on a daily basis.
An Educational Partnership
Our K-12 curriculum is set up to give the students support and guidance from both our certified teachers and their parent/learning coach at home.
Engaging Curriculum
With the partnership of K12, Inc., we deliver a rich and stimulating curriculum for our students et every grade level.
Socialization Opportunities
We offer a number of student clubs and service-learning opportunities, as well as monthly field trips across Pennsylvania.
Award-winning Support
Some of our support sevices include Pupil Health, Parent Engagement services, Guidance Counselors, and Family Support Coordinators. We offer a multitude of support services.
Here at PA Virtual, we offer live classes (synchronous) as well as guided work (asynchronous). We understand that not every student works and learns at the same pace and in the same way. Our system is designed to meet each child's specific needs by having our teachers work with students and parents. Our students don't need to worry about falling behind or working too far ahead of the rest of the class. If you or your family are interested in enrolling in our online school in Millcreek, contact us directly. If you have any additional questions, you can also request more information about PA Virtual. We work with families all over Erie County, including Erie, Edinboro, and the surrounding area.
PA Virtual prides itself in providing a safe learning environment for our students. We understand that bullying and gossiping can be a problem in a traditional brick-and-mortar school. To combat these negative distractions, our cyber school provides parents with everything they need to create a learning environment that is safe and effective for their child.